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Spent the weekend dealing with Lil Bit. She probably had the flu, but we shall not know b/c doc said treat the symptons and don’t bring her in unless there is concern. We spent the last two dauys battling fever and managed to keep it below 103. Yesterday was the most difficult but today she seems to be on the mend. Low grade fever and now fever free. Now if we can get the sore throat under control it will be back to school.

I have received a couple of emails from students saying they are sick, swine flu. Lovely. I so don’t want to be sick. We have weekend plans.

Time to turn in. My right wrist is REALLY hurting and I have no idea why. (Carpal Tunnel sucks and I have aggravated it.) My new phone is here and it is totally cool. I also have no idea how to use all the features. Very sleek though. Nice touch screen, a little smaller than the iPhone. I’ll have to do some serious exploring tomorrow. Jem says I don’t need ‘net capability. I agree, but it is certainly handy. When our situation changes it will be a perk I take advantage of. American Idol was great tonight. I think it is going to be a really good season, lots of talent. My pic is Danny. He is not only talented, but really seems to be a good person. I just wish his friend had made it as well. Daylight Savings is kicking my tail. Hate it. Dark mornings make it terribly difficult to get out of bed.

Time to turn in. Thanks for stopping by.

It is such a pleasure to teach at a school that is excited about ALL student achievements, not simply the score of Friday nights football game.  Other than the lack of a band program and marching band, it is sort of nice not to have a football team at all.   We have other sports…soccer, basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, track, and cross country.    Our school is mostly focused on academics and related competitions. 

With our Mock Trial team advancing to state level competition I have received many congratulatory comments from faculty AND students.  The students here care about each other, their school, and celebrate achievements across the board.  It is rather refreshing. 

I must say that I am rather happy with our small academic family.  I have my husband to thank.  Without his dream we would not be here.  I am very happy here and embrace the future for the adventures it will bring.  Despite the bumpy road behind us, I have faith that the path will become smooth and great things are to come.   Granted, we are forced to endure the patience lesson along the way.  That’s fine, it is a lesson we can learn together.

 In the words of the great Hannah Montana, “life’s what you make it so let’s make it rock!”

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Yesterday our oldest turned 12.  Today, we shall let her eat cake.  (and ice cream and cookies and chips and cheese dip and chocolate)  Today, we shall celebrate…her. 

We have been in NC since August 1 and I think for the first time our Big Kid has made real friends.  Yes, she has had friends before, but I don’t know how “real” they were.  This is the first time she has had several girls over for a birthday party.  Usually it is just one, maybe two and family.  Her interaction with friends is different now too.  It is laden with the excitement I remember from my own preteen/teen years.  The joy of being with friends you can be goofy with can be seen on her face.  It warms my heart to know that our first born is finding her place in this world, and is being accepted by her peers.  Acceptance is something we all crave, and we thrive from it.  Even when we claim a non-conformist view of the world, we still want to be accepted in it…accepted for who we are.

Now. . . if I don’t put the laptop away and get to cleaning I will be embarrassed come 2:00 PM.  Don’t get me wrong, Jem has done a wonderful job keeping the house maintained.  However, from a mother’s point of view the bathrooms and floors need a good scrub, decorations will have to be utilized and cheese dip prepared.  Time to get started.